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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 4, 2008 Washington General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 7, Washington

Jim McDermott - D

►Websitemcdermott.house.gov

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Steve Beren - R

►Websitewww.berenforcongress.com

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Jim McDermott

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Achievements If Elected

On Entering Public Service

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Native Americans US Treaties

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Iraq

Middle East

Lebanon

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Trade

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicaid

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

HIV/AIDS

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Endangered Species

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Stem Cell Research

Courts, Laws & Justice

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Same Sex Marriage

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

USA Patriot Act

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

War on Terror

Taxes

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Native Americans US Treaties

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships